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The German football association, the DFB, tweeted: “With ongoing back problems leaving him without a chance of playing against Brazil in Berlin on Tuesday, Emre Can has returned home today. Get well soon!”

Last week, Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp played down fears Can's problem was serious.

But the Reds will now be sweating on the 24-year-old's availability when they resume Premier League action at Selhurst Park in next Saturday's early kick-off.